NPR (National Public Radio here in the US) is attempting to determine the 50 greatest voices in recorded history. They had a nomination process and are now narrowing it down to 100 individuals all representing different genres, cultures and generations. They're asking people to vote for their 5 favorite they believe should be named to the final 50.

 

You can check out some of the nominees and vote here:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114013402&sc=fb&cc=fp

 

I haven't had a chance to fully explore it, but there are some great names on it...

Jeff Buckley

Neko Case

Eva Cassidy

Morrissey

Freddie Mercury

Robert Plant

Bjork, etc. etc.

 

Check it out!

I voted Cohen, Bowie, Mercury, Cash, VanMorrison

for me...

 

Jeff Buckley

Ella Fitzgerald

Otis Redding

Freddie Mercury

Neko Case

 

@Briggins and winigwl- those are all excellent choices! It was really hard for me to decide.

Is Nat King Cole on the list?? He was unforgettable!:P

:lol: nice.

 

Of course he's on the list. He'd by my #6. :D